5 Questions
What characteristic of Texas longhorns made them well-suited for the cattle drives?
Their ability to thrive on almost any kind of plant
Why did ranchers in Texas need to drive their cattle to railheads?
To reach better markets in the East
What was the common route for cattle shipped from the railheads?
To Chicago for processing and then to Eastern markets
What was the estimated number of cattle in Texas after the Civil War?
Three to six million head
What was a significant factor in the growth of the cattle industry in the Territory?
The expansion of railroads in the Territory
Test your knowledge on the last armed conflict in the Indian Territory between the U.S. Cavalry and the American Indians, and the relocation of tribes to the territory. Learn about the growth of military posts and camps during the 1870s.
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